Walter B. Brooks
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- May 27, 1823
- Died
- January 17, 1896
- Age at death
- 72
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1887
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Brooks86,622
Opponents99,038
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Elections run
Walter B. Brooks (1823–1896), a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1887 governor election in Maryland to Elihu Emory Jackson, receiving 86,622 votes (45.57%).
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How many votes has Walter B. Brooks received?
Walter B. Brooks has received 86,622 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | GovernorMaryland | Lost | 86,62245.57% | Elihu Emory Jackson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q136105455). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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